Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support its systems administration and server operating systems environment. The role focuses on Linux server operations, enterprise application integration, system lifecycle management, troubleshooting, virtualization, databases, SSL certificates, and on-call support, while potentially mentoring lower-level team members.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for systems administration activities, including the use of automation, scripting, and standardized procedures to support Linux server operations, backups, patching, and integration with enterprise applications
- Perform system installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
- Troubleshoot complex OS‑level, performance, and availability issues
- Manage system services, storage, file systems, logging, and scheduled tasks
- Understanding of server applications and integration with Active Directory and ERP systems
- Experience with VMware and ESXi
- Experience configuring applications to connect to backend databases using MSSQL and/or other databases
- An understanding of SSL with the ability to install and configure certificates
- Ability to work in a team environment with the ability to tactfully discuss issues with peers and leaders
- Participate in an on-call rotation that includes occasional after hours and weekend work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skills
- Responsible for systems administration activities, including the use of automation, scripting, and standardized procedures to support Linux server operations, backups, patching, and integration with enterprise applications
- Perform system installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management
- Troubleshoot complex OS‑level, performance, and availability issues
- Manage system services, storage, file systems, logging, and scheduled tasks
- Understanding of server applications and integration with Active Directory and ERP systems
- Experience with VMware and ESXi
- Experience configuring applications to connect to backend databases using MSSQL and/or other databases
- An understanding of SSL with the ability to install and configure certificates
- Ability to work in a team environment with the ability to tactfully discuss issues with peers and leaders
- Participate in an on-call rotation that includes occasional after hours and weekend work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or IT (Required)
- Five (5) years of relevant experience in IT and systems administration is required
- This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48
- Applicants local to the San Antonio area are highly preferred
Benefits
- Primarily remote work arrangement; may require on-site visits as needed.
- Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.
- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
- Family members can be added to the medical plan through payroll deduction.
- Employees and their dependents can receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians.
- $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance are provided free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage at group rates.
- Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company: two PPOs and one dental HMO plan.
- Both dental PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services, with standard or enhanced vision plan options.
- Disability Insurance provides income if a non-work-related illness or injury prevents an employee from working.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) allow employees to set aside pre-tax earnings for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
- TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan in which UT Health matches employee contributions.
- Voluntary retirement programs are available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with a choice of five retirement plan providers.
- Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year; PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
- Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month, usable for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
- Paid Family Leave: up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
- 12 set paid holidays each year.
- Discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
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